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hearken back

/ˈhɑː.kən bæk/

/ˈhɑrkən bæk/

Translations

hearken backverb

hearkened back

Past Simple

hearkened back

Past Participle

hearkening back

Gerund

/ˈhɑː.kən bæk/

/ˈhɑrkən bæk/

The novel hearkens back to the author's childhood experiences.

Роман вспоминает о детских переживаниях автора.

The design of the building hearkens back to the classical architecture of the 19th century.

Дизайн здания возвращается к классической архитектуре 19 века.

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Synonyms

hearken backverb

To recall or refer to a previous time or event.

The new design hearkens back to the classic styles of the 1950s.